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The Mather Homestead has an extensive collection, spanning several centuries and multiple continents. A list of all individual items can be found here. MH Collection Filter items by room Select room Filter items by category Select category Corner Chair Massachusetts, 1755-1785. Maple, including striped maple; 27 ½” h. x 24” w. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Molded Slat Side Chair Southwestern Connecticut, probably Milford area, 1750-1800 Maple, ash stretchers, rush seat; 39" h. x 18 ½" w. x 18" d., seat 13" Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Open Armchair England, 1875-1925 Mahogany; 35” h. x 25” w. x 21” d. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Side Chair South-Central Pennsylvania, 1775-1800. Mahogany, unidentified secondary woods; 38" h. x 20 ⅜" w. x 20" d. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Table with One Drawer Northeastern United States, 20th century Mahogany, white pine; 27 ¾" h. x 30" w. x 15 ⅜" d Location: First Floor - Entrance Hall Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Tavern Table New England, 1720-1750. Maple, white pine; 24" h. x 27 ⅛" w. x 17 ¼" d. (top) Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More “York” Side Chair Coastal Connecticut, 1775-1810. Maple, tulip poplar, ash, rush seat; 40 ½" h. x 19 ¾" w. x 15 ¾" d. Location: Second Floor - Entrance Hall Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Alexander Spinell Clark (American, 20th c.), Portrait of Bertha McPherson Oil on canvas; 27 ¼” h. x 21 ½” w. (sight size). Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Fine Art Read More American Hooked Rug of a Blue Jay, Wool and Cotton 2’ 4” x 3’ 2”. Late 19th/early 20th century. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More American Hooked Rug with Cat and Two Kittens Wool, cotton, burlap; 2’ 4” x 4’ 6” Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More American Joint Stool Southern New England, ca. 1700 and later. Cherry; 21" h. x 18" w. x 11 ½" d. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More American Needlework Sampler Mary Culbertson (dates unknown). Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, dated 1834. Silk on linen; 16 ½" h. x 16 ½" w. (sight), 18 ½" x 18 ½" frame. Location: Second Floor - Entrance Hall Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More American School Portrait, Bertha Jemima Mather (1844-1899) Oil on canvas; 24 ¾” h. x 20 ¾” w. (sight size); circa 1854 Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Fine Art Read More American School, Pair of Portraits, Edward Walker & Sophia Walker Edward Walker (1803-1879); Sophia Ann Shedel Walker (1802-1871). Parents of Bertha Jemima Walker Mather. Oil on canvas; 26 ½” h. x 21 ½” w. (sight size). Circa 1840-1845. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Fine Art Read More American School, Portrait of Michael Floy, Sr. (1775-1854) Oil on canvas; 33 ¾” h. x 26 ¾” w. (sight size). Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Fine Art Read More American Schoolgirl Needlework Silk-on-Linen, framed and glazed; 17 ¼” h. x 12 ¼” w. (sight size). Location: First Floor - Entrance Hall Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More American Schoolgirl Needlework 2 Wool-on-Linen, 16 ¾” h. x 16” w. (sight size). Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Apple and Pear Form Tea Caddies England, first half 19th century. Fruitwood, iron hinges and escutcheons, wooden stems. Pear: 6 ½" h. x 4 ½" d.; Apple: 5" h. x 4 ¼" d. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Arrow-Back Child’s Highchair Southern New England, 1820-1840 Maple, tulip poplar seat; 36 ¼” h. x 16 w. x 17 ¾” d. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Assembled Set of Nine Queen Anne Side Chairs Maple, rush seats; 1730-1750. New England; 40 ½" h. x 19" w. x 15" d. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Associated Pair of Painted Milk Glass Footed Vases Baluster shaped vessel with flared mouth; one painted on body with large pink rose, one painted with blue morning glories; scrolling vine around body; one numbered “2”, and one numbered “15” on the underside, otherwise unmarked. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Blanket Chest New England, late 18th century. White pine; 16 ¼" h. x 44 ¼" w. x 15 ½" d. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Blanket Chest New England, late 18th century. White pine; 16 ½" h. x 44" w. x 17" d. Location: Attic Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Block-Front Prospect Bureau Table (Kneehole Desk) Mahogany, white pine; Boston; 1750-1770; original brasses. 31" h. x 35" w. x 21 ½" d. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Camelback Sofa Possibly New England; 35 ½" h. x 64" w. x 30" d. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Carved Arched-Top Standing Watch Hutch with Pocket Watch 10 ½” h. x 2 ½” w.; circa 1810-1840. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Carved Ribbon-Back Armchair Cherry; 1780-1800. Connecticut or Southern Massachusetts; 37 ¾” h. x 21” w. x 17 ¾” d. Location: Second Floor - NW Sitting Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Carved and Painted Tulip-Form Watch Hutch with Elgin Pocket Watch Hanging bracket over scalloped top ‘tulip’ with circular glass window, and diamond-shaped stem; 8” h. (including hanging bracket) x 4” w; circa 1800, Pennsylvania. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Castleford Staffordshire Pottery Teapot with Swan Finial White with green and blue decorated triangular ‘hedge’ around rim, painted gold stars on rippled body form; 7” h. x 9” w. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Chest of Drawers New York or Southwestern Connecticut, 1805-1825 Cherry; tulip poplar; 43 ¼" h. x 45" w. x 20 ⅛" d. Location: Attic Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Chest of Four Drawers New England, 1725-1750 Cherry, maple, oak, white pine, poplar top; 38" h. x 38 ½" w. x 20 ⅛" d. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Chest of Four Drawers Connecticut, 1790-1810. Cherry, white pine, tulip poplar; 37 ½" h. x 37 ½" w. x 18" d. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Chest of Four Drawers England; 1760-1780. Figured mahogany, oak; 32 ½” h. x 34 ¾” w. x 17 ¾” d. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Chinese Export Porcelain Armorial Tea Service of Fifteen (15) Pieces Four teacups, 3 ½” d. Four saucers, 5 ½” d. Teapot with strawberry finial, twist handle, 5 ¾” h. x 8 ¾” w. Two plates, 9 ¼” d., and 7 ⅝” d. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Footed Punchbowl 4 ¼” h. x 10 ½” d. with a 1” foot-ring; unmarked; circa late 18th/early 19th century. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Chinese Export Porcelain Tea Caddy with Lid With sloped shoulders, a white ground with central polychrome flower spray and flower finial on lid; 5 ¼” h. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Chippendale Chest of Four Drawers Probably Connecticut; first quarter 19th century. Cherry, tulip poplar; 35” h. x 39 ¾” w. x 20” d. Location: Second Floor - NE Bedroom and Hallway Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Converted Arrow-back to Comb-back Windsor Rocking Chair Maple, pine; 36” h. x 18” w. Circa 1830-1850. Location: Attic Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Corner Chair Probably Massachusetts, 1760-1790. Birch, maple, rush slip-seat; 31 ¼” h. x 27” w. x 25” d. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Corner chair Probably Massachusetts, 1740-1780. Maple, rush seat; 30 ½” h. x 27” w. x 25” d. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Dining Table England, 20th century reproduction of an early 19th century form. Mahogany, oak; 29 ½” h. x 51” l. x 20 ½” w. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Dressing Table American, probably Southern New Jersey or farther south, 1790-1810. Walnut; resinous pine; 28 ½" h. x 30" w. x 19 ¼" d. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Dressing Table (or "Lowboy") Probably Eastern Massachusetts, 1730-1760. Walnut, white pine; 31” h. x 36” w. x 19 ¼” d. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Drop-Leaf Table with Circular Top Probably Massachusetts, 1740-1780. Maple, white pine; 27" h. x 30" w. x 10 ¾" d. (open 23 ½") Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Drop-Leaf or Pembroke Table Probably Connecticut, 1810-1825. Cherry, tulip poplar; 27 ¼" h. x 32" w. x 19" d. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Early American Portrait, Margaret Henderson and Letter-Book Archive Portrait: Pastel on paper; 18 ½” h. x 13 ¾” w. (sight size). Letter-book: Brown ink on wove paper, 6 ¼” x 8” sheets; 11 sheets, plus three stamped, folded, and postmarked family letters, 3” x 5”. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Fine Art Read More Easy (or Wing) Chair New England, 1790-1810. Birch; 43" h. x 31 ¾" w. x 26" d. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Household Equipment Including: Wooden yarn swift, 39” h. x 30” w. Two yarn winders, each with 26” wheels. Two spinning wheels, 42” d. and 44” d. wheels. Two butter molds, pineapple 3 ½” h., and flower, 5 ½” h. Three tin candle molds, 8, 12, and 16 candles, 10 ½” – 11 ¼” h. Two graduated tin pails. Three foot warmers, wooden frames with punched tin decorative cases, 6” h. x 8” l. Wrought iron strap hinge, 21” l. Cast iron boot scraper, 12” w. Location: Attic Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Eli Terry (1772-1852) Shelf Clock Plymouth, Connecticut. Mahogany, white pine, brass, iron, glass; 31” h. x 19” w. Circa 1825. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Empire Three-Drawer Worktable Mahogany and veneer; circa 1825-1840. American; 28 ¾” h. x 21” w. x 17” d. Location: Second Floor - NW Sitting Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More English 1821 “Adam and Eve” Sampler, Silk-on-Linen England, 1821. A formulaic/pattern work, well executed, featuring figures, animals, and biblical script. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More English Candle Box England, c. 1800 and later. Oak, European pine, paint; 16" h. x 5 ¾" w. x 4 ¼" d. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Famille Rose Chinese Export Porcelain Covered Tureen with Tray Tureen: 8” h. x 14” l. x 9 ½” d. (including lid with finial). Underplate or tray: 15 ¾” l. x 11 ¼” w. Circa 1780-1795. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Fireplace Cooking and Hearth Utensils and Tools Objects described date from mid-18th to mid-19th centuries (not including 20th century reproductions). Condition of all is good considering age and use. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Fireplace Implements and Tools Pair of lemon-top brass and wrought iron andirons, 20” h. x 18” l. Two double lemon-top brass and wrought iron fire tools, tongs, 34”, shovel, 31”. Pair of lemon-top brass jamb hooks, 3” d. Pierced brass fender, 7 ½” h. x 57” l. Pair of brass candle scones w/ punchwork, 10” x 3 ¾” (dining room) Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Footstool Mahogany; 10” h. x 12” l. x 12” w.; 20th century Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Four Upholstered Open Armchairs Probably England; likely modern in late 18th century style. Mahogany; two: 39 ½" h. x 27 ¼" w. x 23" d.; #105: 43 ½” x 22 ¾” 26 ½”; no. 118: 37 ¼” h. x 24 ⅜” w. x 24” d. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Four-Post Bedstead with Tester New England, 1850-1900. Maple, chestnut and tulip poplar tester; 77" h. x 77" w. x 48 ¾" d. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Four-Slat Armchair Southern New England; 1725-1775, Maple, ash, rush seat Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Framed 1797 Needlework, Silk-on Linen Dated LC: 1797; framed and glazed; 6 ½” h. x 4 ½” w. (sight size). Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Framed 1818 Needlework Sampler, Silk-on-Linen Size: 16 ¾” h. x 10 ¼” w. (sight size); framed and glazed. Location: Second Floor - NE Bedroom and Hallway Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Framed 1824 Needlework Bible Cover, Wool-on-Linen 7 ¼” h. x 5 ⅛” w. Framed and glazed. Location: Second Floor - NE Bedroom and Hallway Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Framed Needlework of Squirrel, Wool-on-Linen Probably American; late 18th century. 9 ¾” h. x 10 ¾” w. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Frank C. Bensing (American, 1893-1983), Portrait of Stephen Tyng Mather Oil on canvas; 26” h. x 21” w. (sight size). Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Fine Art Read More Gate-Leg Table with Oval Top Connecticut or New York, 1730-1760. Cherry; white pine. 26 ¾" h. x 16" w. (50” open) x 47" d. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Georgian Style Six-Arm Chandelier Brass; 19 ½” h. x 28” w.; late 19th century. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Grain-Painted Hanging Watch Hutch with Pocket Watch 7⅛” h. (including hanging bracket) x 3 ⅛” w. Pocket watch: 1 ⅞” d.; circa 1830-1840. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Hand-colored Memorial Print for Joseph and Sarah Mather D.W. Kellogg and Co., Hartford, Connecticut, dated 1843. Lithograph on paper, watercolor, ink 12 ⅜" h. x 15" w. (sight), 17" h. x 22 ¼" w. (frame) Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More High Chest of Drawers (or “Highboy”) Southwestern Connecticut or New York, 1760-1800 Cherry, whitewood; 73 ⅞" h. x 42 ¼" w. x 20 ⅝" d. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Lidded Blanket Chest Over Two Drawers Cherry, chestnut; 43 ½" h. x 44" w. x 18 ⅝" d.; New England, circa early 19th century. Location: Attic Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Lolling Chair Massachusetts, 1790-1815. Mahogany; 41 ½" h. x 24" w. x 21" d. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Looking Glass England, 1750-1780. Walnut, mirrored glass; pine; 32 ¾" h. x 16 ½" w. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Looking Glass England or Northern Europe, 1760-1800. Walnut veneer, pine, mirrored glass; 23 ½" h. x 12" w. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Looking Glass Probably England, 1780-1810. Mahogany, mirrored glass; pine; 31 ½" h. x 18" w. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Looking Glass Northern Europe, 20th century. Walnut, pine, mirrored glass; 31" h. x 13 ¼" w. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Looking Glass Northern Europe, 1825-1875. Painted and gilded pine, mirrored glass; 19 ¾" h. x 9 ⅞" w. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Looking Glass Probably England, 1750-1780. Walnut, pine, mirrored glass. 15 ½" h. x 9 ½" w. Location: Second Floor - Entrance Hall Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Looking or “Pier” Glass England, 1740-1770. Walnut, mirrored glass; pine gilding, original beveled glass. 41 5/8" h. x 15 ¾" w. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Molded Slat Back Side Chair Southwestern Connecticut, possibly Milford area, 1775-1810 Maple, rush seat; 44 ½" h. x 19 ⅛" w. x 14 ½" d. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Nineteenth Century Fireplace Equipment and Cooking Tools Including: Three pairs of wrought iron tongs, 21” – 27” l. Cast iron frying pan, 11” d. Cast iron griddle, 13” d. Cast iron toast rack, 17” l. Cast iron cooking grate, 15” l. Cast iron shovel, 22” l. Location: Attic Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Nineteenth Century Theorem Watercolor of a Fruit Basket Graphite and watercolor on paper; 3 ½” h. x 5 ¼” w. Location: Second Floor - NE Bedroom and Hallway Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More One Drawer Table Southern New England, 18th and 20th centuries Cherry, pine Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More One drawer stand New York or New England, 1835-1865. Cherry, tulip poplar; 26 ¾” h. x 16 ½” l. x 20 ½” w. Location: First Floor - Entrance Hall Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More One-Drawer Stand New England, 1810-1825. Maple, white pine; 28 ½" h. x 18" w. x 16" d Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Open Armchair England, 1875-1925. Mahogany; 36 ¾" h. x 24" w. x 26" d. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Oriental Rug Handmade 3’ 4” x 6’ 5”, circa 1925-1940. Location: First Floor - Entrance Hall Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Oriental Rug Wool-on-Wool, Ferraghan, handmade; 6’ 4” x 13’ 7”. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Oriental Rug Wool-on-Wool, Bokhara; handmade; 7’ x 11’. First quarter 20th century. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Oriental Rug, Wool-on-Cotton 4’ 6 ½” x 6’ 7” (not including cotton fringe). Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Oval-Top Candlestand with Inlay Walnut; 1800-1810. Probably Pennsylvania; 28 ½” h. x 20 ¾” l. Location: Second Floor - W Bedroom (Ted's Dressing Room) Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Painted Parrot or Cockatoo-Form Cast Iron Door Stop 14” h., unmarked; circa 1900. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Pair of Bedsteads with “Cannonball” Finials New England; first quarter 19th century. Maple; 44” h. x 42” w. x 79” l. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Pair of Blue and White Delft Wall Pockets England, mid-18th century Tin-glazed earthenware; 7 ½” h. x 5” w. x 2 ½” d. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Pair of Chinese Export Porcelain Vases Mounted as Lamps In the Mandarin palate with red and gold painted floral sprays against a crème ground; cylinder shape with flared rim and base, 8 ½” h. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Pair of Queen Anne Side Chairs Maple, rush seats; 18th century. New England; 38" h. x 19" w. x 15" d. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Pair of Side Chairs Southern New England, 1770-1800. Cherry, rush seat; 38 ¼" h. x 18 ¾" w. x 20" d. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Pair of Tall Post Bedsteads with Acorn Finials New England, first quarter 19th century, and 20th century. Maple; 43 ½” h. x 36” w. (headboards) Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Pewter Teapot Thomas S. Derby (c. 1786-1852; working 1812-1852). Middletown, Connecticut, 1835-1850 Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Pipe Box with One Drawer Probably Connecticut, 1750-1800. Tulip poplar; 18 ¾" h. x 6 ¼" w. x 4 ¼" d. Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Porringer Top Tea Table Rhode Island, probably Newport, 1760-1790 Mahogany; 27 ⅜" h. x 31 ¾" w. x 24" d. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Queen Anne Armchair Maple, rush seat. New England; 41 ½” x 22” x 16”; circa 1750-1780, and later. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Rectangular Table with Canted Corners Southeastern New England, 1780-1810 Mahogany; 27" h. x 28" w. x 20" d. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Rectangular Tray Top Tea Table New York, possibly New Jersey, 1750-1775. Mahogany; 23 ½" h. x 24 ½" w. x 16 ½" d. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Reverse Serpentine Chest of Four Drawers Hartford area, Connecticut, 1790-1800 Cherry, white pine; 34 ¾" h. x 42 ⅝" w. x 22" d. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Round Drop Leaf Table New York or Southern New England, 1760-1800. Cherry (possibly maple), tulip poplar; 27 ½" h. x 43" w. x 14 ¼" d. (42” open). Location: Second Floor - Entrance Hall Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Set of Staffordshire Pink Lustreware Tea Service Nine cups, 3 ¾” d. Eleven saucers, 5 ⅝” d. Waste bowl, 3 ⅜” h. x 6 ¼” d. Two under-plates or trays, 7 ¾” d. Footed milk pitcher, 4 ¾” h. Footed teapot with flower finial, repaired lid, 8” h. x 9 ½” w. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Sheraton One-Drawer Stand Maple, pine; early 19th century and later New England; 28 ¼” h. x 28” w. x 14 ½” d. Location: Second Floor - NW Sitting Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Single Bedstead with “Cannonball” Finials New England; first half 19th century. Maple; 43” h. x 40 ½” w. x 80” l. Location: Second Floor - NE Bedroom and Hallway Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Six-Board Chest England, 20th century Elmwood; 13” h. x 34” l. x 14” d. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Slant-Front (‘Governor Winthrop’) Desk Maple (possibly Cherry), white pine; last quarter 18th century. New England; 40 ¾” h. x 36” w. x 17 ½” d. Location: Second Floor - NW Sitting Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Slant-Lid Desk Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 1800-1820. Figured walnut and veneer, tulip poplar, resinous white pine 43" h. x 41" w. x 22" d. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Small Chippendale Dressing Table England; last quarter 18th century. Mahogany, oak; 28 ⅜” h. x 29 ½” w. x 17 ¾” d. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Small Chippendale Looking Glass with Applied Prince of Wales Crest England; mahogany and veneer; 25 ½” h. x 11 ½” w., first quarter 19th century. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Small Lidded Box New York or Southwestern Connecticut, 1810-1840. Tulip poplar; 8" h. x 15 ¾" w. x 7 ¼" d. Location: Attic Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Small New England Pedestal Candlestand Maple and cherry; 26” h. x 16 ½” d. Last quarter 18th century. Location: Second Floor - NE Bedroom and Hallway Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Square Inlaid Stand Connecticut, early 19th century. Cherry; 24 ⅜" h. x 13 ¼" w. x 13"d. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Square-Top Candlestand Cherry; 1790-1810. New England; 28” h. x 16” w. x 15 ¼” d. Location: Second Floor - W Bedroom (Ted's Dressing Room) Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Sterling Silver Dresser Set, Four Pieces Including: Shoehorn with repoussé work on handle, 6 ¾” l. Hand mirror with silver frame, 9 ½’ l. Brush with natural bristles, Sterling handle, 9” l. Nail file, Sterling handle, 6 ⅝” l. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Stool England, late 18th or early 19th century; Mahogany, unidentified secondary wood (possibly mahogany) Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Stool England; early 19th century. Mahogany; 17 ½” h. x 12 ½” w. x 20” l. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Stool Probably England, late 19th century or early 20th century. Mahogany; 17" h. x 19 ¼" w. x 15 ⅜" d. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Tall Case Clock Samuel Sturgeon (working 1811-1835) Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, 1815-1825 Walnut, hard pine, brass movement, painted iron dial Location: First Floor - Keeping Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Tall Case Clock Probably Connecticut, 1790-1815. Tulip poplar, chestnut, brass movement, painted iron dial. 86 ½” h. x 21” w. x 10 ½” d. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More Theorem Painting on Silk Velvet 14 ¾’ h. x 14 ½” w. (sight size). Circa 1820-1840. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Three American Handmade Floral Pattern Hooked Rugs Including: Pink and yellow roses against a black ground; 3’ 11” x 6’. Semicircular with pattern of red roses and buds on beige ground; 33” x 16”. Circular with pattern of three center red roses with concentric polychrome ‘waves’ to brown and blue edge; 33” d. Handmade, wool and cotton; late 19th/ early 20th century. Location: Second Floor - SW Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Three American Hooked Rugs with Geometric Patterns Including: 1) Intricate pattern of interlocking striped straps/ squares; 4’ 4” x 5’ 4”. 2) Polychrome pattern of blue squares, green leaves, pink and white stars; 2’ 10” x 4’ 6”. 3) Polychrome pattern with octagons, pink, crème, and grey. Location: Second Floor - SE Bedroom Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Three Associated Pieces of Meissen Porcelain Including a cup and saucer, and 7” d. plate; early 20th century manufacture. Location: First Floor - Dining Room Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Three Matching Pieces Chinese Export Porcelain with Painted Enamels Large octagonal platter, 13” l. x 9 ¾” w. Two octagonal plates, 8 ½” d. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Ceramics and Glass and Objects of Vertu Read More Three Painted Cast Iron Door Stops Sizes range 11 ¾” h. – 7 ½” h.; early 20th century. Location: First Floor - Parlor Category: Other Decorative Arts Read More Tilt-Top Stand New England, 1820-1840. Mahogany; 28 ½” x 20 ⅜” l. x 15 ¾” d. Location: Second Floor - Guest Room Category: Furniture and Hard Furnishings Read More

< Back Honey Tasting with the Queen Bee Thurs., April 28, 7 pm Honey + Wine + Cheese + Fun Join us at the Homestead for wine tasting with Queen Bee C. Marina Marchese, a self proclaimed honey sommelier. Tasting will include an informative lesson on honey, plus tasting of food with wine and food pairings. About the queen honeybee Marina .. As the undisputed expert and queen bee of honey, C. Marina Marchese is a beekeeper, author and a member of the Italian National Register of Experts in the Sensory Analysis of Honey, where she received her formal training as a honey sensory expert. Marina is the author of The Honey Connoisseur: Selecting, Tasting and Pairing Honey with a Guide to More than 30 Varietals (with Kim Flottum), Honey for Dummies (with Howland Blackiston) and her beekeeping memoir Honeybee Lessons from an Accidental Beekeeper. In 2011, Marina establish The American Honey Tasting Society as the leading resource for honey sensory education in the United States. An avid world traveler, Marina has had the unique opportunity to taste hundreds of new and old world honeys maintaining an impressive private library of honey samples. A passionate and dynamic, sought-after speaker, Marina shares her knowledge in animated and inspiring presentations —leaving audiences with a fascinating view of the importance of honey bees to our food chain and the gastronomic delight of varietal honeys. A graduate of The School of Visual Arts, Marina combines a successful career in honey with her background in arts. Marina coined the term 'Honey Sommelier' in her first book Honeybee Lessons from an Accidental Beekeeper published in 2009. TICKETS ON SALE SOON! Previous Next

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HIDDEN EVENTS Vinyasa yoga with Mary Ann - Purchase a Ten-Pack Ticket Here Date and time is TBD More info RSVP Exhibit - Bertha Mather McPherson: Visionary Preservationist By appointment More info RSVP Exhibit: Stephen Mather and the National Parks by appointment More info RSVP

We welcomed Darien High School Seniors, Margaret Edwards, Piper Henderson, Alexis Lyons and Matthew Magnotta, as our first class of high school interns this Spring. They planned a fun "lunch bunch program" for twelve lucky kids! ​ The themes for the days: Monday, June 6th - Colonial Day Tuesday, June 7th - Gardening Day Wednesday, June 8th - Art-at-Mather Day Thursday, June 9th - Workshop Day We'll be back next year with new interns and more fun! < Back Intern Lunch Bunch 2022 - June, 2022 We welcomed Darien High School Seniors, Margaret Edwards, Piper Henderson, Alexis Lyons and Matthew Magnotta, as our first class of high school interns this Spring. They planned a fun "lunch bunch program" for twelve lucky kids! The themes for the days: Monday, June 6th - Colonial Day Tuesday, June 7th - Gardening Day Wednesday, June 8th - Art-at-Mather Day Thursday, June 9th - Workshop Day We'll be back next year with new interns and more fun! Previous Next

The Homestead was built in 1778 by Deacon Joseph Mather during the Revolutionary War as a safe house and raided by the Tories in 1781. REVOLUTIONARY WAR TIMES The Mather Homestead was built in 1778, during the Revolutionary War, by Deacon Joseph Mather, a deacon in Middlesex Parish. It was built as a "safe house" in a location thought to be far from incoming British soldiers, who raided towns along the Connecticut shoreline in order to wipe out ammunition reserves of the Continental Army and steal the valuables of the local residents. Not only were residents threatened by the British soldiers, but also by the many Tory spies who sided with the British. While they hoped the home would be safe from Tories, they nonetheless hid valuables in the house and the outdoor water well. Unfortunately, with the help of Tory spies, the British found their way to the home with bayonets in search of valuables. The raiders found nearly 100 pounds of silver and clothing which were hidden in the well. They even forced Sarah Mather to cook for them! However, they did not find the silver flatware that was hidden in the "high-boy" chest dresser that still resides in the dining room of the home. Deacon Joseph Mather was son of the Reverend Dr. Moses Mather, an important figure in Darien's history. Moses Mather, a graduate of the Yale, was hired as the first minister of Middlesex Parish Church, now the First Congregational Church of Darien, in 1744. He held that position for 62 years until 1806 when he passed at the age of 87. At that time, the minister was the preeminent leader in the town. During the Revolutionary War, Moses Mather, a fierce patriot, boldly preached against the British, resulting in the July 22, 1781 raid of the church during service, just three months after the raid on the Homestead. More on the raid below. Reverend Moses Mather also made the case that part of Stamford would become Middlesex Parish, a case championed by Thaddeus Bell, and in 1820 it became an official town on the map. The murals above (top of page) were painted in the Darien Town Hall (originally a school) during the 1930s with funding from the Works Progress Administration. The murals depict the infamous Sunday, July 22, 1781 raid of Middlesex Parish, when the church was surrounded by a party of Tories from Lloyd's Neck, LI, under Captain Frost, just as the congregation were singing the first tune. Dr. Mather and 50 men of the congregation were taken to the banks of the Sound, thrust into boats, and conveyed across to Lloyd's Neck, on Long Island, and then carried to New York and placed in the Provost Jail where some died. Rev. Mather and most of the prisoners were eventually released. In one mural, a woman named Sally Dibble defends a young boy (left above). The two murals convey how relations between the Colonials and the British—and their sympathizers—could become brutish as war waged on. Rev. Mather and 50 members of his congregation were captured during the siege and imprisoned in New York. "."

The Mather Homestead Foundation seeks to enhance its programming for children. Our historic playhouse was enjoyed by generations of Mathers but is now in disrepair. Our goal is to renovate the playhouse to be the cornerstone for future generations of children who will come to learn and play. All donors contributing $250 or more will be recognized at our renovated playhouse! Huge thanks to Rings End and Dan Lamontagne who are providing materials and labor! PLAYHOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT The Mather Homestead Foundation recently completed the historic renovation of the playhouse which was enjoyed by generations of Mathers. The playhouse can now be a place of learning and play for future generations of children. We are still accepting donations! ALL DONORS CONTRIBUTING $250 OR MORE WILL BE RECOGNIZED AT OUR RENOVATED PLAYHOUSE! ** PLEASE NOTE: Any funds raised in excess of playhouse needs will be used to support restoration projects at the Main House. Donate via check: Please send check with memo "playhouse" to: The Mather Homestead Foundation 19 Stephen Mather Road Darien, CT 06820 THANK YOU TO OUR PLAYHOUSE SUPPORTERS! Huge thanks to Rings End and Dan Lamontagne who are providing some of the materials and labor! Leap Frog ($1,000) Baywater Properties Compass Barvida Hopscotch ($500) Alex and Robert Eising Andy and J ohn Hunt ington Ania and Michael Janis Paige and Tyler Kyle Mather Homestead Teen Board Pickup Sticks ($250) Marissa and Luke Andrews Allison and Scott Arneill Ingrid and William Bell Page and Stephen Berger Tasha and Thomas Blair Barclay and Scott Bowen Meredith and Banks Edwards Lauren Frank and Adam Frapart Sarah and Tom G uilbride Sarah and Br ian Hen derson Sally and Pat Houlih an Marissa and Patrick Khayat Allison and Brandon Kiss Stephanie and Cooper Kramer Julie and Matthew Mainelli Jessica and Cliff Merrill Ginger and Howard Morgan Kate and Matt Piselli Heather and Todd Raker Whitney and Alex Ranson Michelle and Rich Riley Lauren and Doug Ryder Heather and Jason Stricker Lauren and Harris Swenson Abby and Erik Ward Tokeneke Girl Scouts Troop Other Donors (under $250) Samantha Small

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The Mather Homestead Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors: Chair: Richard L. Chilton, Jr., Stephen Berger, Diane Boston, Meredith Edwards, Jennifer L. Foster, Carol Glassmeyer, Ania Janis, Ronald LaMorte, Maeve McGovern, Ginger Morgan, Penny Rashin, John Sini, Tammy Sload, Lauren Swenson, Tiffany Van Elslander. Other boards include: Advisory Board, Junior Board, Teen Board. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH The Mather Homestead Foundation seeks a new Executive Director to lead the dynamic organization into its next chapter. Message from the Board of Directors It is with tremendous appreciation - and yes some sadness - that we share this message from Executive Director Heather Raker: With heartfelt gratitude, I share that I will be stepping down as Executive Director of the Mather Homestead Foundation this fall. It has been a true privilege to work alongside the Foundation’s dedicated Board to help build a vibrant museum and dynamic educational programs that engage visitors of all ages. This role has been deeply enriching both personally and professionally, and I’m profoundly grateful to all who have supported the Foundation and inspired me along the way. I’ve made this difficult decision to step down as Executive Director in order to spend more time with my family, but I remain passionately committed to the Mather Homestead’s mission and look forward to supporting its continued success in every way I can. Thank you to everyone who has championed our efforts to bring history to life for our community and beyond! Heather has served the Mather Homestead Foundation since 2017, first as a founding Board member, and then as Executive Director in 2020. Her leadership has been marked by her relentless energy, her awesome creativity, and her passion for sharing the Mather story with one and all. Mather is a young organization, and Heather’s impact has helped to put us on the map by creating compelling programming that brought so many to our beautiful campus. Heather produced and executed events that were well loved by visitors of all ages, with especially fun educational content for our young visitors. We will miss her spirit and enthusiasm which was contagious, but we will greatly value her continuing support of the Mather Homestead. Please join us in extending our heartfelt gratitude to Heather for her wonderful contributions to the Mather Homestead. We wish her nothing but continued success and much happiness. This fall we will thank Heather with an appropriate celebration at the Homestead – stay tuned for details! As we prepare to find our next Executive Director, we ask all of you to spread the word to those in your network who may be interested in this unique role. We seek a leader who brings a deep passion for history and education as well as strong executive skills. Please read the full position description here . Sincerely, The Mather Board of Directors Job Description Leadership Anna Denoyer (2017-2018) Founding Director Anna Denoyer established the foundation and opened the newly created museum to visitors for tours of the historic home. A move to Ohio prompted a quick departure! Lauren Swenson (2018-2020) Lauren Swenson grew the museum, most notably leading the building of the new Elizabeth W. Chilton Education Center and establishing new trademark events such as the Fall Harvest Festival. Heather Raker (2020-2025) With the addition of the new Education Center, founding board member Heather Raker embraced the role of Executive Director and transitioned the museum from a quiet place of history to a vibrant place of learning and engagement.

The Mather Homestead offers many opportunities for sponsorship. We are appreciative of your support and look forward to promoting your business! Sponsor payment may be made via check payable to "The Mather Homestead Foundation" or by credit card (link right). Please send checks to: The Mather Homestead Foundation, 19 Stephen Mather Road, Darien, CT, 06820 SUPPORT THE MATHER HOMESTEAD BY SPONSORING ONE OF OUR EVENTS! The Mather Homestead Foundation offers many opportunities for sponsorship and appreciates the support of our businesses who have contributed with financial and in kind donations. Donors are recognized in various ways - through our events, social media and publicity, and signage at the Homestead. SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL 2024 Our sixth annual Fall Harvest Festival on October 26th will feature fun for the entire family including hay rides, pony rides, face painting, the red fire truck, crafts, games and this year … a visit from George Washington! Funds raised will support restoration projects at the Mather Homestead. In the past, over 500 people have attended the event over three hours. These include families with young children from Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and surrounding towns. We are also looking for in-kind donations to our raffle and food for the event, e.g., donuts, cider, apples, and more. In-kind donors will be recognized at check in. Sponsorship offers a great marketing opportunity with the 500+ attendees! We are seeking financial sponsors for our various activities and look forward to recognizing businesses through the following: Lead sponsor $5,000: Branded Logo Banner (3' x 8') on Brookside/Stephen Mather Roads intersection for weeks leading up to event Lawn signs throughout town with brand logo Table and presence at event check-in. Product display. Other benefits below - signage at event, logo on website and event communications, recognition in 'boosted" social media, PR through local magazines and papers, email promotion to 2,000+ list. George Washington/Ponies sponsors $2,500: Prominent table and presence at event with product display. Other benefits below - signage at event, logo on website and event communications, recognition in 'boosted" social media, PR through local magazines and papers, email promotion Storytime/Hayride sponsors $1,000: Presence at event with product display. Signage at the event (e.g., “hay ride sponsored by …”) Logo prominently displayed on website and event communications according to giving level Recognition in “boosted” social media - instagram and facebook Thank you recognition in MH email to 2,000+ list. PR through magazines (e.g., Bedford New Canaan Magazine), local newspapers, Darien patch and others. Face Painting/Crafts in the Barn/Candy Land/Firetruck sponsors $500: Signage at the event (e.g., “face painting sponsored by …”) Logo prominently displayed on website and event communications according to giving level Recognition in “boosted” social media - instagram and facebook Thank you recognition in MH email to 2,000+ list. Note: firetruck sponsor - we will make donation directly to the Noroton Fire Department Pumpkin patch/Apple Bobbing/Colonial Photo "Booth" sponsors $250: Signage at the event (e.g., “pumpkin patch sponsored by …”) Logo prominently displayed on website and event communications according to giving level Recognition in “boosted” social media - instagram and facebook In-kind donations We are also looking for in-kind donations to our raffle and food for the event, e.g., donuts, cider, apples, and more. In-kind donors will be recognized at check in. SPONSOR PAYMENT via CC THANK YOU TO OUR PAST SPONSORS! JUNIOR BOARD SUMMER SOLSTICE 2024 The Junior Board welcomed 140 guests for cocktails on the patio followed by dinner in the field prepared by Ardens. A magical night! GARDEN TEA 2024 The May 30, 2024 Garden Tea welcomed 150 women for tea, lunch and a conversation with Pieter Estersohn, author of Back to the Land , and local book PR guru Nancy Sheed. FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL 2023 Our fifth annual Fall Harvest Festival welcomed families (~500 people) from Darien, New Canaan and surrounding towns to the Homestead for good old fashioned fun including a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, face painting, crafts, fire truck rides and more! GARDEN TEA 2023 The June 1, 2023 Garden Tea welcomed over 130 women for tea, lunch and a presentation by Calvert Crary of NY/LA Flower School. APRÈS SKI 2023 Our second annual Après Ski event welcomed nearly 150 people for fun and fundraising. PLAYHOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT 2023 Our historic playhouse was enjoyed by generations of Mathers but was sadly in disrepair. Thanks to Dan Lamontagne of Creative Builders, Rings End and many other donors, the playhouse has been restored future generations of children who will come to learn and play. FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 22, 2022 We appreciate the financial support of Harbor Point Dental Group at our fourth Fall Harvest Festival. We also appreciate our in kind sponsors including Palmers Market , Stop & Shop , Stew Leonards and Cabana . Over 600 people from Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and other surrounding towns joined us for hay rides, a petting zoo, crafts, face painting, games, tours of the Homestead, pumpkin decorating, live music and more! To inquire about 2023, please email info@matherhomestead.org or call 203-202-7602. Thank you! STEPHEN MATHER AND THE NATIONAL PARKS EXHIBIT Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 Our first exhibit welcomed hundreds of people to learn more about the life and legacy of Stephen Tyng Mather, the first Director of the National Park Service and owner of the Mather Homestead from 1906 to 1930. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS! Many thanks to the businesses who provide services pro bono in order to maintain the beautiful Mather Homestead buildings & grounds: Bartlett T ree Davis Tree & Logging . SPONSORSHIP PAYMENT - THANK YOU! Sponsor payment may be made via check payable to "The Mather Homestead Foundation" or by credit card (link right). Please send checks to: The Mather Homestead Foundation 19 Stephen Mather Road Darien, CT. 06820 An acknowledgement form will be mailed to Thank you!

The Mather Homestead Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors: Chair: Richard L. Chilton, Jr., Stephen Berger, Diane Boston, Meredith Edwards, Jennifer L. Foster, Carol Glassmeyer, Ania Janis, Ronald LaMorte, Maeve McGovern, Ginger Morgan, Penny Rashin, John Sini, Tammy Sload, Lauren Swenson, Tiffany Van Elslander. Other boards include: Advisory Board, Junior Board, Teen Board. MATHER HOMESTEAD TEEN BOARD The Mather Homestead, a historic home and museum in Darien, CT, is rich with history and alive with activities and events which promote public education and enjoyment. The Mather Homestead Teen Board offers high school students with an interest in history and the National Parks an opportunity to both contribute to and learn from the Mather Homestead, including its rich collection of original documents and antiques. Applications due Friday, September 19th for participation in 2025-2026 Teen Board. More info Application Pay Program Fee 2024-25 Teen Board Back row L to R: Claire Maruszeski, Caroline DiBiasio, Todd Cannaliato, Bella Fiordalis, Matthew Riley, Katie Ruhe, Alex Kettell, James DiBiasio, Luke Riley, Ava Mohr, Liv Stricker. Front row L to R: Luke Mihopoulos, Finn Wild, Need Sahgal, Lachlan Blair, Sydney Kettell, Jack Lang. Missing: Quincy Kettell, Consolo Bowman, Holden Mohr, Luke Richards Teen Board 2023-24: Katie Barr, Consuelo Bowman, Todd Cannaliato, Caroline DiBiasio, James DiBiasio, Bella Fiordalis, Daley Keogh, Alex Kettell, Sydney Kettell, Quincy Kettell, Claire Maruszewski, Ali Meyer, Ava Mohr, Marney Rand-Sweeney, Luke Richards, Lukę Riley, Matthew Riley, Katie Ruhe, Sofia Schimmeck, Lucas Singh, Lily Stricker, Sarah Williams, Teen Board 2022-23: Katie Barr, Consuelo Bowman, Todd Cannaliato, Sophye Davey, Caroline DiBiasio, Daley Keogh, Sydney Kettell, Claire Maruszewski, Ali Meyer, Marney Rand-Sweeney, Luke Richards, Matthew Riley, Sofia Schimmeck, Lily Stricker, Sarah Williams